Below, we'll detail the specifics of the 2025 COLA increase and what it means for you. For more, here's our essential Social Security cheat sheet, and don't miss the Social Securi

The average COLA increase isn't anything to get too excited about, but some people will get a lot more in 2025.

The Cost of Living Adjustment, more commonly known as COLA, increases benefits administered by the SSA on a yearly basis. The COLA is designed to keep Social Security retirement, survivor and disability payments in line with inflation, so that purchasing power is not eroded over time.